Why did you select your profession?
I love the intersection of teaching, treating patients, research and public health. I try to make sure that any work I do positively impacts the community.
What’s the best career advice you’ve received?
The best career advice I have received is, “Do what you love, you have to do it a long time!”
What advice would you give your 22-year-old self?
I would tell myself to “go for it!” Life is too short to have reservations or to worry about what tomorrow will bring.
How do you keep a work-life balance?
I keep a work-life balance by prioritizing people first, including my kids, and routine exercise.
What is your favorite Rhode Island escape or hobby?
My favorite escape is running through Lincoln Woods. •